A Review of Carrcadin in Bandung

We stayed in Carrcadin Business and Entertainment Hotel for 4 nights. Amidst the limited range of hotels in tripadvisor, I chose what I thought was the most 'value-for-money' stay (SGD 91 per night). The several PLUS points of the hotel were:

(i) SPACIOUS ROOMS. The room has a study table, executive chair, coffee table and a sofa. Most hotels just have a study table and a chair - and yet it could have tight spaces with little space for maneuvering. Though I thought the spaciousness of the room be improved with more appropriate lighting.

(ii) PLENTIFUL TV CHANNELS. As we did not stay out late in town, our nights were spent watching interesting shows, from channels such as Animal Planet, HBO, Discovery Channel, etc. We covered numerous episodes of Desperate Housewives 8, US Masterchef, Amazing Race 20 and Spartacus.

(iii) UNDER-UTILISED HOTEL. I hate hotels that give us a crowded feel. For e.g., I don't have to fight for breakfast nor queue at the reception. Hence, it's a plus point for us, though it's probably something that hotel needs to work on. There was never a queue nor a wait when I had my breakfast or head to the reception counter.

(iv) CHEAP HOTEL FOOD. I know how expensive hotel food can be, but Carrcadin serves food that is value-for-money. We paid 60,000 Rp (SGD 8.45) for pasta and a drink at an hotel. Relatively cheap - considering that this is room service, but waiting time could be improved. It took 35 mins for pasta to be served. In addition, the food for their Friday night BBQ could be improved, in terms of BBQing their food to perfection. I rather they turned down the volume of their band and focus on their food. We received a couple of fishes that were not completely cooked. Then again, I can't complain much if I pay only 60,000 Rp (SGD 8.45) for the BBQ buffet, can I?

P/s: I have to remember that Agoda's hotel booking feature can be pretty-misleading. There was no confirmation page - to state the total price payable - before proceeding to charge to my credit card.